Eric Martin

Summary

Multi-talented General Management Professional with over 15 years experience and expertise in business operations, corporate law, financial analysis and property management. Proven ability to create value and generate unique insights to improve business results by combining various knowledge areas for a truly holistic management style.

Exceptional cross-functional communicator that acts with thoughtful speed to solve problems and increase opportunity. Adept at leveraging resources and networks outside of company to accelerate growth and learning.

Experience with mergers & acquisitions and raising capital from private equity investors. Self-motivated and collaborative leader who constantly seeks to build strong performing teams by aligning goals and providing support for success.

·Mentored and trained staff to achieve maximum potential resulting in 12-promotions for staff during tenure.

Associate, Board Analysis Services Group (1996-1997)

Business Analyst, Database Management Group (1995-1996)

Attorney

ARNOLD & PORTER, Denver, CO, 2001-2003

Leading International law-firm with over 2,000 attorneys.

Attorney, Corporate Securities Group

Worked with major international financial institutions to create new private equity funds with commitments between $500M-$1B. Tasks included all elements of documentation, partnership agreements, and negotiating terms & conditions with potential investors.

Negotiated the acquisition of a division of a publicly‐traded company, took the division private with 3 other partners and created a stand‐alone operating company. Responsible for all executive‐level aspects of owning and operating business including ownership of P&L, operating plan, legal affairs, marketing and sales. Communicated corporate strategy and progress to employees, board of directors, lenders and other key stakeholders. Developed and implemented corporate marketing and branding programs, analyzing potential clients and opportunities for strategic fit and profitability.

Operation

·Grew revenue by +40% (+$2M) in first 12-months of ownership through new client development and increasing share of wallet of existing client base.

·Repositioned firm to regain competitiveness in industry by conducting in-depth competitor review and market analysis. New focus on smaller, higher margin projects and expansion into fulfillment and warehouse services contributed to dramatic increase in revenues.

·Structured and institutionalized new company strategy in an influential business plan and presented it to third party stakeholders such as lenders, public officials, business chambers and prospective investors.

·Transitioned incumbent management team and workforce from working for large, public company to working for a privately-owned independent business to ensure continuity in operations and client management.

·Assessed middle-management talent and made critical decision regarding who to keep-on as legacy employees, and then filled gaps by recruiting through online job boards.

·Successfully communicated corporate news, information, policies and strategies to entire staff on a regular basis to encourage a culture of trust and transparency for maximum efficiency.

MBA

I attended the night MBA program while working full time during the day. The program was perfectly geared toward working professionals whose time and obligations are very different than full-time students. I would recommend the program to anyone seeking an MS or MBA who also wants to continue building a career simultaneously.